Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Registered Nurse - Oak Ward
Job summary
In line with the philosophy of the clinical area the post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation and evaluation of care for the identified service user group in conjunction with other staff.

To maintain high standards of nursing care to service users and to contribute to the development of comprehensive psychiatric nursing service, which meets the needs of service users and carers. To take charge of the Unit in the absence of the Unit Manager or deputy and to instruct/demonstrate knowledge and skills to junior staff.

All staff should comply with the Trust's Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.
Main duties of the job

• be a key member of the Inpatient Team
• be responsible / primary nurse for a designated group of patients
• be responsible for the assessment of their needs and for the planning
• implement and evaluate the care provided to meet service user needs
• provide clinical supervision to junior staff members
• have excellent communication and relationship management skills
• treat patients with fairness and respect, maintaining confidentiality appropriately
• assist the inpatients manager, the team and charge nurses in maintaining standards of care
• be fully involved in ward rounds, handovers and other meetings where patient care is discussed and reviewed as required
• participate in the assessment, admission, transfer and discharge of patients according to local guidelines and standards

About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission.

Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout: Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Details
Date posted: 13 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £33,677 to £40,996 a year per annum pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 367-A&UC-101790
Job locations: Oak Ward, Kingsley Green, Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9HQ

Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to managing the clinical aspects of being a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will take an active part in the assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for service users in collaboration with inpatient multi-disciplinary services. You will be liaising with colleagues and carers, ensuring they are fully aware of all aspects of a service users care and treatment. You will have effective communication skills and be able to contribute towards patient recovery and wellbeing. You will be able to identify individuals' care needs. You will be planning, implementing and evaluating care plans and risk assessments in collaboration with other teams and professionals. You will be maintaining lines of communication with all departments and staff involved in a service users care. Reporting on progress and effectiveness to the appropriate MDT.

Person Specification
Qualifications, training
Essential: RMN/Dip, mental health
Desirable: Experience working in PICU setting
Experience
Essential:

• Detailed knowledge of legislation and practise guidelines concerning Adult Acute Mental Health
• Ability to develop professional relationships with staff, service users and all other stakeholders
• Ability to lead and motivate others

Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential:

• Excellent communications skills - written, verbal and able to complete computer data entry and recording
• Good team worker, able to demonstrate organisational skills

Analytical skills
Essential:

• Ability to identify priorities of service and the need to deliver a high standard of care
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in approach to solutions of service needs
• Demonstrate ability to manage ward on a shift-by-shift basis

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Oak Ward, Kingsley Green, Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9HQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Team leader Oresta Toleviciute, oresta.toleviciute1@nhs.net, 07311371571

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